Audition for Rising Stars

Whether you sing, dance, act, play an instrument, perform acrobatics, or have another talent to share, we want to see what you can do.

Preliminary Auditions
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 and Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
5:00–9:00 PM
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church
6116 Crestwood Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231

Performance Categories
Elementary & Middle School
High School up to 20 years of age
Adults 21 years and up

Performances are limited to 3½ minutes.

You may perform with a prerecorded accompaniment track on your phone or you may bring accompaniment on a digital drive.

Audition Fees
Solo, Duo or Trio: $15
Groups of 4 or more: $25

Deadline to Submit Application: October 10th, 2026:

A panel of judges will select performers to advance to the Rising Stars competition on November 9. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category.

Your audition registration and audition fee are completed separately.

Questions ? Contact Julie Rohr at 941-544-4232 or Juliem1946@gmail.com.

See the Rising Stars Live

Come see some of the Cultural Coast’s up-and-coming performers take the stage for an evening of music, dance, theatre, acrobatics and more.

Cheer on friends, family and local performers as finalists compete for cash prizes and trophies, with winners announced at the end of the evening.

Monday, November 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church
6116 Crestwood Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231

TICKETS: Adults: $20. Children: $5
Open seating.

One More Stage for Our Winners

The excitement continues at the Living Arts Festival.

Winners of the November 9 Rising Stars competition will be invited to perform at Rise & Shine Saturday on November 14 at 2:00 PM at Village Green, adjacent to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

This special performance is free and open to the public as part of the Living Arts Festival 2026.